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Quick-thinking Australian tourist reveals how he escaped a landslide
- Australian tourist Sonny Worrall narrowly escaped a Mount Maunganui landslide, jumping into a pool as debris struck nearby
- Multiple campers remain unaccounted for as rescue teams continue searches at the Mount Maunganui campground
- Police and Fire and Emergency NZ lead life-safety operations amid a high-risk rescue environment
- Mount Maunganui at Mauao faced heavy rainfall and a rare weather warning preceding the landslide
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon pledged government support for those affected by the disaster
- Local authorities described the operation as complex and high-risk for rescuers
- Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park was evacuated as rescue efforts began
- MetService warned of red weather conditions contributing to the landslide and disruption
- Canadian, Australian, and local media reporting emphasized the urgent search for missing people
- Authorities urged people to follow local advisories and stay away from affected zones
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